Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Blackberry Balsamic and Brie Grilled Cheese recipe. Discover a delicious twist on a classic dish today!
Ingredients
- artisan sourdough bread (½-inch thick slices)
- brie cheese, rind removed and sliced
- fresh blackberries
- balsamic glaze or reduction
- honey
- fresh thyme leaves (or dried)
- butter, softened
- olive oil
- flaky sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Blackberry Mixture In a small bowl, gently mash half the blackberries with the back of a fork. Add the remaining whole blackberries, balsamic glaze, honey, and half the thyme leaves. Stir gently to combine without crushing the whole berries completely. Let this mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together while you prepare the other components.
- Step 2: Prep the Bread Lay your sourdough slices on a cutting board. Butter one side of each slice generously with the softened butter, making sure to spread it all the way to the edges. This creates that irresistible golden crust that makes a **Blackberry Balsamic and Brie Grilled Cheese** so satisfying.
- Step 3: Assemble the Sandwiches Flip two bread slices so the unbuttered sides face up. Layer half the brie slices on each piece, then divide the blackberry mixture evenly between them. Sprinkle with sea salt and a crack of black pepper. Top with remaining brie and the remaining bread slices, buttered side facing outward.
- Step 4: Cook to Golden Perfection Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. When the oil shimmers, carefully add your sandwiches to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side until golden brown. Using a spatula, gently flip each sandwich and cook for an additional 3 minutes with the lid on. For the final minute, remove the lid and increase heat to medium-high to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Step 5: Finish and Serve Remove the **Blackberry Balsamic and Brie Grilled Cheese** sandwiches from the pan and let them rest for 1 minute on a cutting board (this prevents the molten filling from spilling out when cut). Slice diagonally, drizzle with a little extra balsamic glaze if desired, and sprinkle with the remaining thyme leaves. Serve immediately while the cheese is still gloriously melty.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg